Learn what it means to erase your Google account. You will lose all of the data and content in that account, such as emails, files, calendars, and photographs. You will not be able to use your Google account at any other sites than those listed above.

To permanently delete a photo, tap it once to select it, then press and hold the Delete key. Tap Delete to confirm your selection. To remove all of the photos from the Bin permanently, tap the three vertical dots Empty Bin Delete.

Is there anything I can do to prevent my Google Photos from being deleted? Will my photographs be deleted if I cancel my Gmail account? Yes, all content associated with the Gmail account will be erased.

To delete a Google Photos account, go to the three-bar symbol and select Manage accounts in the Google Photo app. Select Remove from this gadget from your Google account.

Google Photos is a secure service. It does not automatically submit your photographs to the Internet. They will not be able to Google them. Unless you share them with other people, the photos you upload are only available to you.